Philippine Supreme Court: Knife Ban During Elections Applies Only Inside or Near Voting Precincts
April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, April 14 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC: Knife Ban During Elections Applies Only Inside or Near Voting Precincts
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified that the prohibition on carrying weapons during elections applies to firearms and similar regulated weapons, but not to bladed instruments like knives, unless they are carried inside or near a voting precinct.
In a Resolutio . . .
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SC: Knife Ban During Elections Applies Only Inside or Near Voting Precincts
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified that the prohibition on carrying weapons during elections applies to firearms and similar regulated weapons, but not to bladed instruments like knives, unless they are carried inside or near a voting precinct.
In a Resolutio . . .